Bale Elementary

October is full of exciting events at Bale Elementary!

Families, please take a look at our October Events Calendar and save the dates for all that’s happening this month. From special events and celebrations to important school dates, we have a busy month ahead!
We look forward to another great month of learning, celebrating, and showing our Bobcat pride!

BELIEVE • ACHIEVE • LEAD • EXCEED

1 day ago, Shannon Smith

📣 Make plans to join LRSD for the FREE High School Recruitment Fair & 52nd Annual College Night tomorrow night, Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6–8 p.m. at Hall High School Cirks Arena! Explore high school programs, meet college reps, and discover career and military options. These events are open to ALL students, regardless of school district. We hope to see you there!

5 days ago, LRSD

Alt text: Side-by-side Little Rock School District event flyers for the Fifty-Second Annual College Night and High School Recruitment Fair, both taking place September 29, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hall High School Cirks Arena. The College Night flyer says the event will offer college representatives, career representatives, military branches, and a financial aid workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. College fairs provide an opportunity to learn about post-high school options, including college, careers, and the military. Attendees are asked to register for a barcode before the fair at StriveFair dot com. During the fair, colleges can scan the barcode to send attendees more information about their schools. The flyer lists the location as Hall High Cirks Arena, 6701 H Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, and includes the Little Rock School District website, www dot lrsd dot org. The High School Recruitment Fair is for students entering ninth through twelfth grades. Students and families can visit booths from schools across the district, discover programs ranging from advanced academics to specialized electives, learn about visual and performing arts opportunities, explore athletics and clubs, learn about Advanced Placement courses and enrichment opportunities, meet school representatives, ask questions, and plan for high school success. Participating schools include Little Rock Central High School, Hall High School, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Little Rock Southwest High School, Metropolitan Career-Technical Center, and Little Rock West High School. The flyer lists the location as Hall High School Cirks Arena, 6700 H Street.

Gráfico en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock que promociona dos eventos que se realizarán simultáneamente el 29 de septiembre de 2026, de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., en Hall High School Cirks Arena. La Noche Anual de Universidades número cincuenta y dos ofrece la oportunidad de hablar con representantes de admisiones, representantes de carreras profesionales y representantes de las fuerzas militares. También habrá un Taller de Ayuda Financiera de 6:30 p.m. a 7:15 p.m. La feria ayudará a las familias a conocer opciones después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo universidad, carreras profesionales y servicio militar. Se invita a los asistentes a registrarse para obtener un código de barras antes de la feria en StriveFair punto com. Durante la feria, las universidades podrán escanear el código para enviar información adicional. La ubicación aparece como Hall High Cirks Arena, 6701 H Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205. El sitio web del distrito es www punto lrsd punto org. La Feria de Reclutamiento de Escuelas Secundarias está dirigida a estudiantes de noveno a duodécimo grado. Los estudiantes y sus familias podrán visitar exhibiciones de escuelas del distrito, descubrir programas académicos y asignaturas optativas especializadas, conocer oportunidades de artes visuales y escénicas, aprender sobre deportes y clubes, explorar cursos de Colocación Avanzada y enriquecimiento, conocer a representantes escolares, hacer preguntas y planificar sus próximos pasos hacia el éxito en la escuela secundaria. Las escuelas participantes son Little Rock Central High School, Hall High School, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Little Rock Southwest High School, Metropolitan Career-Technical Center y Little Rock West High School. La ubicación aparece como Hall High School Cirks Arena, 6700 H Street.

Reminder, Bobcat Families!

Parent-Teacher Conference Day is Monday, September 21, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. There will be no school for students.

Please schedule a conference time with your child’s teacher. We look forward to connecting with you!

13 days ago, Shannon Smith

Conference Day Flyer Monday, Sept. 21st from 12:00-6:00 p.m. No school for students.

In case you missed it, LRSD shared an announcement reporting significant improvement in school performance following the release of the state's 2026 District and school grades. Watch the video link that follows for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dTMGMPgzQ8

15 days ago, LRSD

Photo of Dr. Wright at podium with staff and board members standing nearby; monitor that shows grades progressing from d to b and f to c

Bale Spirit Shirts are now available for purchase! Grab yours and show your Bale Bobcat pride throughout the school year.

👕 T-Shirts – $10
👕 Long Sleeve Shirts – $15
📅 Order by September 30th
💻 All orders must be completed online at https://lrsd1.schoolcashonline.com. Please see the attached directions to setup your school cash online account.

Youth and adult sizes are available. Check out the flyer for ordering information and additional details.

17 days ago, Shannon Smith

Grandparents & Special Family Friends Day is coming!

Bale families, we are excited to welcome our Grandparents and Special Family Friends to join their Bobcats on Thursday, September 17th for a special lunch!

Please check the flyer for your child’s grade-level lunch time and menu details. We look forward to celebrating the special people who love, encourage, and support our Bobcats!

18 days ago, Shannon Smith

Grandparent's Day Luncheon Flyer (English)

Grandparent's Day Luncheon Flyer (Spanish)

Bale Elementary is excited to welcome author and artist Charly Palmer on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for a special author visit and private book signing!

Through our partnership with Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing, families have the opportunity to purchase one of Charly Palmer’s books to be signed during his visit.

📖 Orders must be placed by Tuesday, September 22 to ensure books arrive in time for the signing.

💻 Books must be purchased through SchoolCash Online at lrsd1.schoolcashonline.com.

We are excited to bring this special literacy and arts experience to our Bobcats!

18 days ago, Shannon Smith

Reminder: Pop Into Open House tonight from 5:30–6:30 p.m.!

Meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, shop the Book Fair, and enter for a chance to win door prizes. Interpreters will be available.

We can’t wait to see our Bobcat families!

23 days ago, Shannon Smith

K–2 Families: Quick Paloma Reminder!

Don’t forget to complete your child’s Paloma reading practice each school night!

⭐ Look for a text from 57536
⭐ Set aside just 15 minutes
⭐ Complete the activity together with your child

Those 15 minutes of practice help reinforce the reading skills your child is learning at school. Let’s keep building strong reading habits together!

Every Bobcat. Every Day.

29 days ago, Shannon Smith

🍿Pop Into Open House at Bale Elementary!

Join us on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to:

🏫 Meet your child’s teachers and visit classrooms
📚 Shop the Book Fair
💡 Learn more about the year ahead
🎁 Enter for a chance to win door prizes

We look forward to seeing our Bobcat families!

30 days ago, Shannon Smith

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading while raising crucial funds for our school.
Where: Bale Library Media Center
Dates: Thursday, Sept. 10th – Thursday, Sept. 17th
Daily Hours: 7:05 AM – 4:00 PM
Final Day - Grandparents Day (Sept. 17th): Closes early at 3:00 PM
Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/baleelementaryschool

about 1 month ago, Tajuana Glason

Scholastic Book Fair Get Ready for Adventures in Reading poster

Scholastic Book Fair Adventures in Learning poster

📣 Know before you go! Check out our updated game attendance guidelines, including student admission, clear bag rules, ticket sales, and entry times. Let’s keep game days safe & fun! 🏈🏀⚽️

about 1 month ago, LRSD

Flyer titled “New: Little Rock School District Game Attendance Guidelines.” The flyer explains procedures designed to keep Little Rock School District athletic events safe, family-friendly, and enjoyable. Student Admission: Little Rock School District high school students attending their home school’s game must present both a Little Rock School District student identification card and a ticket for entry. Students from other kindergarten through twelfth-grade schools, whether inside or outside the Little Rock School District, including elementary, middle, and high school students, must be accompanied by an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older with valid identification. No refunds will be issued for minors attempting to enter without an adult. Game Entry Guidelines: No entry will be permitted after halftime. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals. Ticket sales will close at seven o’clock in the evening on game day or whenever venue capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. This policy is intended to ensure safe crowd management and allow event staff to effectively monitor attendance. Clear Bag Policy: All attendees must follow the Little Rock School District clear bag policy. Permitted bags include one clear plastic, vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride bag no larger than twelve inches by six inches by twelve inches; one clear, one-gallon plastic freezer bag; or one small clutch no larger than four and one-half inches by six and one-half inches for personal items. Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection. Phones, cameras, and binoculars may be carried outside of a bag or case. The flyer also shows examples of approved items, including a clear tote, plastic zip-top bag, clutch or small purse, seat cushion, wallet, binoculars without a case, and camera without professional lenses or a case. Non-approved bags include briefcases, backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, cinch bags, clear backpacks, computer bags, coolers, drawstring bags, fanny packs, luggage, mesh bags, oversized tote bags, tinted plastic bags, and large purses. The flyer concludes: “Thank you for helping us create a safe, family-friendly game day experience!” These measures are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for all Little Rock School District games.

Folleto titulado “Nuevo: Reglas de asistencia a los juegos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock”. En la parte superior aparece el logotipo del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock sobre un fondo azul con siluetas de atletas practicando diferentes deportes. El folleto indica: “Para garantizar la seguridad y la diversión de nuestros juegos, tenga en cuenta los siguientes procedimientos”. Admisión de estudiantes: Los estudiantes de secundaria del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock que asistan a un partido de su propia escuela deben presentar tanto su identificación de estudiante del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock como una entrada para poder ingresar. Los estudiantes de otras escuelas de los niveles de kindergarten a duodécimo grado, ya sea dentro o fuera del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock, incluyendo escuelas primarias, intermedias y secundarias, deben estar acompañados por un adulto de veintiún años o más con una identificación válida. No se realizarán reembolsos a los menores que intenten ingresar sin un adulto. Pautas para la participación en el juego: No se permitirá la entrada después del descanso. No se realizarán reembolsos por llegadas tardías. La venta de entradas finalizará a las siete de la noche el día del partido o cuando se alcance la capacidad del recinto, lo que ocurra primero. Esta política ayuda a garantizar una gestión segura de las multitudes y permite al personal del evento supervisar la asistencia de manera eficaz. Política de bolsas transparentes: Todos los asistentes deben cumplir con la política de bolsas transparentes del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Se permite una bolsa transparente de plástico, vinilo o cloruro de polivinilo que no exceda las doce pulgadas por seis pulgadas por doce pulgadas; una bolsa de plástico transparente para congelador con capacidad de un galón; o un bolso de mano pequeño que no exceda las cuatro pulgadas y media por seis pulgadas y media para artículos personales. Se permitirán artículos médicamente necesarios tras la inspección correspondiente. Se pueden llevar teléfonos, cámaras y binoculares fuera de una bolsa o estuche. El folleto muestra ejemplos de artículos permitidos: bolsa transparente, bolsa de plástico con cierre superior, bolso de mano o bolso pequeño, cojín de asiento no mayor de dieciséis pulgadas por dieciséis pulgadas, billetera, binoculares sin estuche y cámara sin lentes profesionales y sin estuche. Las bolsas no permitidas incluyen maletines, mochilas, estuches para binoculares, estuches para cámaras, bolsas con cinta, mochilas transparentes, bolsas para ordenador, neveras portátiles, bolsas con cordón, riñoneras, equipaje, bolsas de malla, bolsos tote grandes, bolsas de plástico tintadas y bolsos grandes. El folleto concluye: “¡Gracias por ayudarnos a crear una experiencia de día de juego segura y familiar!” Estas medidas están diseñadas para garantizar un entorno seguro, familiar y de apoyo en todos los partidos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Una mayor supervisión por parte de adultos, un control de acceso y políticas de seguridad claras permitirán que los estudiantes, las familias y los aficionados disfruten del partido en un ambiente de respeto.

K–2 Families: Let’s Build Strong Readers Together!

We’re excited to launch Paloma for our Kindergarten–2nd grade families! Paloma provides quick, personalized reading practice that families can complete together at home in just 15 minutes a day.

📱 What you need to know:
⭐ Lessons are sent by text each school night
⭐ No login or password needed
⭐ Spend about 15 minutes practicing with your child
⭐ Look for a text from 57536

Paloma follows a simple I Do → We Do → You Do routine to help families support the reading skills students are learning at school.

💙 Just 15 minutes a day can make a difference. Let’s build the habit together!

#BaleElementary #ReadingRock #Paloma #EveryBobcatEveryDay

about 1 month ago, Shannon Smith

👋 Hey, K–2 Families! Starting Monday, families of Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students will receive a text from Paloma with a brief reading activity to do at home! Paloma is an LRSD partner helping families build literacy skills at home! 📚 Paloma is easy to use! We encourage all K–2 families to take advantage of this free resource and support their child’s learning. 📱 Be on the lookout for a text starting Monday!

about 2 months ago, LRSD

Gráfico de Paloma para familias. El texto principal dice: “¡Hola familias! ¡No olvides revisar en tus mensajes de texto las lecciones de Paloma!” Un mensaje de ejemplo dice: “¡Bienvenidos a Paloma! Tu escuela se ha asociado con Paloma para ayudar a las familias a apoyar a sus hijos en casa en solo 15 minutos al día. Haz clic aquí para comenzar”. Debajo aparece “Paloma” y “app.palomalearning.com”. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “Envía START a este número si necesitas ayuda”, seguido del número 57536. A la derecha aparece un pájaro animado de color durazno, sonriente y saludando.

🎸 Dads & Father-Figures, it’s time to Rock N’ Roll into the new school year! 🤘 Join us on August 11 for Dads & Father-Figures: Take Your Child to School on the First Day! Make a memory your child will never forget by walking them into school, snapping a photo together on your school campus, and entering the LRSD Dads Rock N’ Rollin’ Photo Contest! 📸 Upload your photo on August 11 at LRSD.org/2026-dads, then invite your friends and family to vote August 13–19. 🎸 Thanks to our sponsor, Rock N Roll Sushi, lucky dads and father-figures will enjoy a special hibachi and sushi lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will win dinner for six! Let’s kick off the school year with family, school spirit, and a whole lot of rockin’ memories! 🤘

2 months ago, LRSD

📣 Reminder! 2026–2027 Bale Elementary Check-In Starts Today! 🐾

All Bale Elementary families are required to complete in-person check-in before the first day of school.

📅 Check-In Dates & Times:

Thursday, July 30: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 31: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

⭐ New to LRSD or enrolling in Kindergarten?
Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and Social Security card.

👕 School Spirit Wear Available!

T-Shirts – $10
Sweatshirts – $20
💵 Cash Only | 🚫 No Returns | Limited Quantities & Sizes Available

🇪🇸 Spanish-speaking support will be available:

Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

We can't wait to welcome our Bobcat families! Complete your check-in, grab your spirit wear, and get ready for an amazing school year.

2 months ago, Shannon Smith

📚 Ready, set... school! The 2026 LRSD Back-to-School Essentials Guide is now available, making it easier than ever to get ready for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 11. From bus information to school supply lists, bell schedules, meal information, important forms, and more, we've gathered everything families need in one convenient place. Visit www.LRSD.org/back-to-school-2026 or scan the QR code to start checking items off your back-to-school list. Here's to an incredible school year ahead! 🎉

2 months ago, LRSD

📣 LRSD 2026–2027 Student Check-In is Here!

We look forward to welcoming our Bobcat families for 2026–2027 Student Check-In at Bale Elementary!

This is an important opportunity for all families to complete required school paperwork, verify student and health information, and prepare for a successful start to the new school year.

Need help? We're here for you!

Spanish-speaking support will be available at Bale Elementary:
📅 Thursday, July 30 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📅 Friday, July 31 | ⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

👕 School spirit shirts and sweatshirts will also be available for purchase (limited quantities and sizes available).

We can't wait to see you and kick off another amazing year of Believe • Achieve • Lead • Exceed!

2 months ago, Shannon Smith

🎉 We're Excited to Announce Our New Staff! 🎉

We are excited to announce the new staff members joining the Bale Elementary team for the 2026–2027 school year!

Please join us in giving a warm Bobcat welcome to Ms. Jordan! She will be joining our 2nd grade team, and we can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students and school community.

Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Ms. Jordan! 💙

#BaleElementary #EveryBobcatEveryDay #BelieveAchieveLeadExceed

2 months ago, Shannon Smith

🎉 We're Excited to Announce Our New Staff! 🎉

We are excited to announce the new staff members joining the Bale Elementary team for the 2026–2027 school year!

Please join us in giving a warm Bobcat welcome to Mrs. Branch! She will be joining our 2nd grade team, and we can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students and school community.

Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Mrs. Branch! 💙

#BaleElementary #EveryBobcatEveryDay #BelieveAchieveLeadExceed

2 months ago, Shannon Smith